31/07/2025
DEAF DOGS - how they can make you just a better version of yourself.
Over the years we’ve worked with, fostered and adopted various deaf dogs. Each with their own personalities, needs and outlooks.
How they interact with the world is just phenomenal. Their sense of smell is highly acute, their sensitivity to movement, touch and vibrations makes you question whether they’re deaf at all.
But by far the greatest things I’ve learnt is their extraordinary ability to read every minute body language movement you make - blinking, glancing in a direction, holding your breath, the softness or hardness of your facial features, every slight hand movement, shifting weight and your stance.
With a deaf dog anything that falls out of your ‘normal’ behaviour pattern will generate extra attention (whether you like it or not).
So when living and working with them you soon realise to be be more aware, more conscious of your intentions, more clear with your asking to prevent confusion, more consistent in your actions, just be more.
Yes it can be hard at times but no more than any other dog, especially those with behavioural challenges.
But ultimately they teach you to be a better person and in my book that is worth everything.
If you’re thinking of adopting or are fostering a deaf dog and you want any help, tips or advice just get in touch. Kora (our current deaf dog) and I can help you.
